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Why is English the measure of "high expectations"? Why should people in country that is not England think they should have to speak English?
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@previous (A) > Why is English the measure of "high expectations"? Why should people in country that is not England think they should have to speak English?
Because the English are largely responsible for the most advanced civilisation in history. Thus it was natural for other countries to want to emulate them.